Maintenance Manager in Leicester

Hazelbrook Care Home is a modern, purpose-built home offering specialist and complex care for 80 residents across four 20-bed, bungalow-style households. Designed for calm, therapeutic living, it supports people with advanced dementia, complex nursing needs, and mental health conditions.

At Hazelbrook Care Home, every detail matters. From the warmth of a well-lit room to the reassurance of safe, well-maintained surroundings, the environment we create plays a vital role in the wellbeing, dignity, and comfort of our residents. We are now looking for a dedicated and skilled Maintenance Manager to take ownership of our home’s upkeep, ensuring our building, grounds, and equipment are always maintained to the highest standard. This is more than a maintenance role. This is about creating a place where people feel safe, comfortable, and proud to live and work. Your expertise and care will help ensure Hazelbrook remains a welcoming, secure, and supportive home for everyone within it. Working closely with the Home Manager and wider team, you will take pride in maintaining a high-quality environment, proactively identifying improvements and ensuring compliance with safety standards at all times.

What we offer:

• £15.00 per hour, full-time (40 hours per week)
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on full-time contract)
• Pension scheme
• Paid DBS
• Uniform provided
• Onsite parking

Your role as Maintenance Manager:

As Maintenance Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day maintenance and safety of the home, ensuring everything operates smoothly, safely, and efficiently. Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out day-to-day repairs and maintenance to ensure the home remains safe, functional, and comfortable
• Conducting regular inspections of the building, equipment, and systems to identify and resolve issues proactively
• Maintaining safety systems, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, and other compliance-critical equipment
• Supporting installation of new equipment, furnishings, and appliances as required
• Ensuring outdoor areas and grounds are well maintained, clean, and safe
• Managing and maintaining tools, equipment, and maintenance records appropriately
• Supporting improvement projects, refurbishments, and environmental enhancements within the home
• Working closely with the Home Manager and external contractors to ensure all work meets required standards
• Ensuring all maintenance work complies with health and safety regulations and care home standards

What you will bring:

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work and understands the importance of creating a safe, well-maintained environment for vulnerable people. You will have:

• Previous maintenance experience, ideally within a care home, healthcare, or similar environment
• Strong practical skills across general maintenance, repairs, and basic electrical, plumbing, or joinery tasks
• A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to manage priorities effectively
• Good understanding of health and safety and building compliance requirements
• The ability to work independently while also collaborating with the wider team
• A reliable, responsible, and solution-focused mindset
• A genuine commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment

What you will be part of:

Hazelbrook Care Home is part of Willinbrook Healthcare, the specialist division of Care Concern Group, supporting over 130 services across the UK. Our strength lies in our people, and we are united by our values of Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, and Inclusivity. We are committed to creating environments where residents feel a true sense of belonging, and where our teams feel valued, supported, and proud of the difference they make.

Ready to take pride in every detail? This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role in the daily life of Hazelbrook Care Home. Your work will ensure residents live in a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained environment where they can truly feel at home. If you take pride in creating safe, high-quality environments and want your work to make a meaningful difference every day, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and help ensure Hazelbrook Care Home remains a place where people feel safe, comfortable, and cared for.